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J85 Engine Test, Teardown & Evaluation (TT&E)

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Response Deadline10/23/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract under the Naval Air Systems Command involves the test, teardown, and evaluation of NRFI J85-GE-5 and J85-GE-100A engines supporting NAVAIR BQM-34S target projects. The scope of work includes performing induction, teardown, and hardware condition inspections based on Technical Manual 01-J85-2 to determine the necessary parts and labor required to return the engines to ready-for-issue status. The project requires the use of specialized engine teardown tooling and the employment of qualified aerospace technicians. The primary deliverable for this effort is the submission of TT&E Results Reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336419, with a response deadline set for October 23, 2026.

General Info

Test, teardown, and evaluation of J85 engines for NAVAIR BQM-34S target projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

336419 - Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

0, MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFI-N00019-242-25-076-SN.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK FOR REVIEW: BQM-34S Engine Repair, Overhaul and Conversion

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PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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10/23/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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Performs induction, teardown, and hardware condition inspection of NRFI J85-GE-5 and J85-GE-100A engines for prime contractors on NAVAIR BQM-34S target projects. Inspects hardware against Technical Manual 01-J85-2 to identify required parts and labor for RFI return. Requires specialized engine teardown tooling and qualified aerospace technicians. Delivers TT&E Results Reports (DI-NDTI-80809B).

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